Registered Nurse - NTICU - Weekend Option - Day Shift - Part Time Hours

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000

Relocation bonus up to $3,000

Front-loaded PTO up to 40 hours

Certification pay

BSN pay

Career Ladder Bonus up to $5,000

Weekend option full-time benefits

Job summary

CoxHealth is seeking a dedicated Critical Care Nurse for the Neuro Trauma ICU South in Springfield, MO. You will provide direct, continuous care to critically ill patients, monitor equipment, and assist physicians in procedures within a high-acuity environment.

Required MO RN license with BLS (within 90 days) and ACLS within one year; BSN preferred. We offer a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and career ladder opportunities. Join a nationally recognized health system with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• RN license active in Missouri
• ACLS within one year of hire
• BLS must be obtained within 90 days
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients in a high-acuity setting.
• Monitor and interpret patient status and operate complex monitoring equipment.
• Assist physicians with procedures and coordinate care with the Trauma ICU team.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Time management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Education

RN license in MO

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department:

1053 Neuro Trauma ICU South

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

24

Hours:

6:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Healthcare Innovation’s Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Overview of Unit/Department

Are you a compassionate worker looking to provide quality patient care alongside a Nursing Support Staff in a team-centered approach? Are you searching for hands-on experience with high acuity patients? Consider joining Neuro Trauma ICU, where our goals are to create a culture of acceptance and support for both our patients and our team members.

Additional Information about the position

• Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 40 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus
• $1.00 Certification pay
• $1.00 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5,000
• Weekend Option position eligible for Full Time benefits

Job Description:

The critical care nurse provides direct and individualized care to acutely and critically ill patients, in a highly technical and ongoing monitoring environment. They assess the patient’s condition, perform diagnostic tests, begin treatments and assist doctors with any required medical procedures. The critical care nurse monitors and adjusts specialized equipment, interprets and records electronic displays; i.e. intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, cardiac rhythms, ventilator settings, etc.

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Experience

• Preferred: Previous nursing experience

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate effective leadership abilities
• Exhibits valuable time management skills
• Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri
• Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days
• Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire